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Approval to Operate a Public Car Park - New South Wales

Description

You will require this approval if you intend to operate a public car park.

A public car park is an area or building reserved for the public to park their cars.

Please be aware that you will be required to comply with certain standards and your approval will be subject to conditions (for example, relating to the maximum number of vehicles that can be parked in the car park at any one time).

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

When assessing your application, the Council will consider the following issues:

The effect the car park may have on the movement of vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic;

The number of vehicles proposed to be accommodated is appropriate having regard to the size of the car park and the need to provide off-street parking facilities within the car park for the temporary accommodation of vehicles;

Whether the means of ingress and egress and means of movement provided or to be provided within the car park are satisfactory;

Whether there will be adequate provision for pedestrian safety and access for people with disabilities;

Whether the internal design of parking facilities and system of traffic management are satisfactory;

Whether, in the case of a car park that is a building, adequate ventilation is provided or to be provided;

Whether the safety of staff and customers will be in line with relevant work health and safety legislation; and

Whether there will be adequate provision for the management of stormwater and the minimisation of stormwater pollution.

The Regulation outlines the particular documents that should accompany your application to support the above matters.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.